Here we are comparing two APS-C cameras, Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-50. The Pentax K-7 was announced on the 2009-10-02, while Pentax K-50 on 2013-11-27. The Pentax K-7 is a Mid-size SLR, while the competitor is categorized as a. Both cameras use the same Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. The Pentax K-7 has a lower max ISO than the Pentax K-50 (2,000 vs. 51,600). This gives better flexibility when shooting in low light conditions.

Pentax K-7 advantages over Pentax K-50

Longer Battery Life

980 shots vs 410 shots

Capture more photos

Pentax K-50 advantages over Pentax K-7

More Megapixels

16 megapixels vs 15 megapixels

The more megapixels, the higher the detail of an image

Bigger Sensor

23.7 x 15.7 mm vs 23.4 x 15.6 mm

Well, when it comes to sensor size, bigger is (usually) better

Higher ISO

51,600 vs 2,000

Higher ISO can give more low-light flexibility

More Photos in a Second

6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps

Fast continuous shooting is great for catching action shots

Higher Video Resolution

1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

Higher resolutions will contain more detail than lower

Lighter Weight

650g vs 750g

A lighter camera is more convenient for travel

Common Strengths

Min Native ISO

100 vs 100

Number of Lenses

144 vs 144

Display Size

3″ vs 3″

Display Resolution

921k dots vs 921k dots

Live View

true vs true

Image Stabilization

true vs true

Number of Autofocus Points

11 vs 11

Environmental Sealing

true vs true

Storage Slots

1 vs 1

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Here you can see the Pentax K-7 and Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison.

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